Masterpiece Barbershop — Geelong West
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 367 reviews
Masterpiece Barbershop is a verified unisex salon in Geelong West, Victoria. Listings include hours, booking links and verified reviews.
Geelong · Victoria
Best Hairdressers in Geelong (2026)
Geelong's hair market has tripled in active operator count over the last decade, riding the same Melbourne-overflow growth that's reshaped the wider city. Pakington Street — the Geelong West main strip — is now the city's established creative quarter, with boutique studios that would feel at home in Brunswick or Northcote, often run by former Melbourne stylists who moved down for cheaper rent and a better lifestyle. The CBD hosts the bigger-name chain salons and convenience-end options. Belmont and Highton serve the suburban family market. The Bellarine Peninsula villages (Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff) trade in textured beachy cuts and high mobile-hairdresser uptake — Bellarine clients increasingly book stylists who travel to the home rather than commuting in. Pricing tracks 20-30% below central Melbourne: $70-110 women's cut, $35-50 barber. Geelong is the easiest city in Victoria to find a same-week appointment with a senior stylist.
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Tom and Jerry's Barbershop
Geelong, VIC 3215
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Walking Salon Barbershop
Belmont, VIC 3216
5.0(53)
Closed todayWalking Salon Barbershop in Belmont keeps things simple and straightforward – no fuss, just quality cuts…
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Artistry in Hair
Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
5.0(48)
Open todayArtistry in Hair brings a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere to Ocean Grove's hair scene, where talented stylists create everything from elegant wedding styles to bo…
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Grindstone Barbers Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
5.0(43)
Open todayGrindstone Barbers Ocean Grove brings serious cutting skills to the Woolworths Marketplace on Shell Road…
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Doll House Hair Artistry
Geelong West, VIC 3218
5.0(36)
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The Social Barbershop
Geelong, VIC 3220
5.0(30)
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Envie.
Geelong West, VIC 3218
5.0(22)
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Elle & Co Hair Studio
Highton, VIC 3216
5.0(21)
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Who we’d send a friend to in Geelong
Picks from the top of Geelong’s 20-strong list of hand-verified hair professionals on findme.hair. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
The Icon Salon by BEN- Barber shop Geelong — Geelong
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 116 reviews
The Icon Salon by BEN- Barber shop Geelong is a verified unisex salon in Geelong, Victoria. Listings include hours, booking links and verified reviews.
The Geelong Barbershop — Grovedale
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 92 reviews
The Geelong Barbershop is a verified unisex salon in Grovedale, Victoria. Listings include hours, booking links and verified reviews.
Tom and Jerry's Barbershop — Geelong
barber shop · 5.0★ across 66 reviews
Tom and Jerry's Barbershop brings old-school charm with modern flair to Milton Street, Geelong. Strong on barber, curly hair.
Walking Salon Barbershop — Belmont
barber shop · 5.0★ across 53 reviews
Walking Salon Barbershop in Belmont keeps things simple and straightforward – no fuss, just quality cuts. Strong on barber, colour specialist, mens.
How to find the best hairdresser in Geelong
Finding the right hairdresser in Geelongstarts with knowing what you need. Whether you’re after a precision cut, balayage, keratin treatment, or a classic barber fade, Geelong has specialists in every category.
What to look for
- Google reviews — check recent reviews, not just the overall rating
- Specialisation — curly hair, colour correction, and extensions all require specialist skills
- Online booking — salons with online booking tend to be better organised
- Location — factor in parking, public transport, and opening hours
- Consultations — the best salons offer free consultations before major changes
Tools of the trade
One way to judge a salon’s quality is by looking at their tools. The best hairdressers in Geelong use professional-grade hairdressing scissors made from Japanese steel, and keep them professionally sharpened. Sharp, high-quality scissors reduce split ends and give cleaner, more precise results.
Geelong by the numbers
We currently list 20 top-rated salons and barbers across Geelong. 11 hair salons and 4 barber shops made our curated list based on verified reviews, consistency, and local reputation.
Popular suburbs for hair services
The most popular suburbs for hair salons in Geelong include Geelong, Geelong West, Newtown, Belmont, Highton. Each suburb has its own character — from boutique studios to high-volume salons.
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